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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-03-01

Has attained standard OF excellence which
admits of no superior.
1t contains every improvement that inventive
genius skill and money can produce.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-03
PERSONAL.

Mr.. T. N. .Devine has returned from
Kansas CITY.
A G Pickett, r., OF Floresville, is at
the ST. Leonard.
The grand jury reconvenes in Feb
ruary.
H. IT. Carmichael, a prominent citizen
of Bandera, is at the southern.
c w. Roberts, of San Marcos, is at the
South IN.
Mr.. r. VsnSlyke has returned from
New York and is at the Southern.
E G. Nicholson, Of Del, Rio, is at the
Southern.
W. B. Rankin, OF Austin, is stopping
at the st. Leonard.
Tom Lasster, an Oakvillan, is at the
st. Leonard.
Mr.. j. Fermin Cassiano is very seri-
ously i'll at his residence on Pecan
street.
Gen. G. w. Russ has returned from a
two weeks trip out west, and looks sun
burned and Drowned.
Mr.. Chas. W. Ogden has returned from
New Orleans. Mr.. Angle, who accOmpa-
two longer.
Mrs. s. X. McLane, of Laredo, is in the
city, to visit her son, Mr.. Walter Pierce,
who gives his elegant touch to the
Press" kew at the Western Union
Telegraph office In this city.
Col. Tom Kingsley. the rustler for the
L. & N. railway, came up TO spend New
Year with Col. C.. G. Gibbs, and as
usual, got "stuck" on the town and
can't get away.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-03
"a HAPPY NEW YEAR"
The Dolores Land and Cattle Co.

The assignment Of the Dolores Land
and Cattle Co., of Austin. IL appears was
not due to the internal affairs Of the cor
p0ration. which has S54O, 600 If assets in
land and cattle at a low valuation. Its
liabilities, besides 800 OO0 due stock hold
ers for advances, are about $3.50, 900
mostly held out Of Texas In the shape OF
long loans with some years yet to run
So little OF its Indebtedness is held in the
state that the assignment will have 10
local effect; paper held In Texas is most
ly in the hands of banks and secured.
Losses in Montana by the chief stock
Bolders perpetrated the assignment as a
preliminary to a reorganization. Ii is
not expected that any creditors of the
company will lose as the reorganization
Is in strong hands. The cattle and ranch
Of the company are in fine condition
and in common with other cattle of
West Texas are passing the winter In
better condition than for five years.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-03
The Coolest Yet.

The ..oldest inhabitant," in spite of
his toughness and induration OF cuticle,
Is badly upset by the present cold snap,
and insists upon It that the climate is
growing colder. The trouble Is the
Soldest inhabltant" Is growing more
and more sensitive TO rue COLO, ana
chsnges az the climate. The thermometer
TODD ar rs above zero at o'clock this
morning. bnt In Montana IL stood no
donbt AZ so below zero, so we have
abundant cause for gratitude.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-03
A. MORRIS,
252 & 254 MAIN STREET.
The First Fire.

The fire boys had only just left the fes-
tive board on New Years morn when
the fire alarm called them to duty, and
TO their credit be it said most Of them
were equal to the task. 1t proved, how
ever. 10 be only an inclpient fire at
Smith q Sons tailoring establishment,
on Commerce street, and 1t was extin-
quished without trouble. On the way
Mr.. Fred Diener, engineer OF IRE COM
pany No. 2. had the misfortune to miss
bis step in stepping on bis engine and
snrained his ankle severely. from which
csuse n is feared be will be incapaoitated
from duty for several days.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-03

John Martin, II. Il. Herndon, ]. j.
Meyer, 4. j. Badger, Harry WATSON, j.
p. Hickman, Jr j. M. Carr. Herff Story,
g. g. Eichlitz. Erastus Reed, A. G.. Shell,
Dan Bash, g. W. Green. Messrs. W. ii.
Cooley and Duval West were most en-
ergetic and agreeable committee, and as
q floor manager, Mr.. Charlie Florlan did
his duty excellenily and well. Rech-
erche Refreshments were s. rived and the
night was passed In a most agreeable
manner. Many
PRIVATE PARTIES
Were held in the city which were
equally agreeable and at some OF our
churches masses were said, and watch
nj ght services were held. Those OF n Sc
rious turn OF mind prayed into the new
year and we can only hope that their
fervent prayers may be answert d for the
public veal.
NEW YEARS DAY
Was ushered in as bright as the year
should be. Many receptions were held
in the city, and groups OF callers were
seen parading the streets or driving
round. The
RECEPTIONS
Were more numerous than last year, and
tue gentittuen CHiieTs seetneu 10 De pay
ing mole than usual attention to their
toilets. plug hats and swallOw.tailed
coats being de riguer. Judging from the
jovial nature OF many OF the callers.
when they had completed their calls, IL
was quite evident that they had been
hospitsbly pntertsined-but then 1t was
New Years day, and as 1t was some
what excusable the LIGHT won't be hard
on the boys.
The event of the day was Mrs. j. j.
stevens party held N the evening,
which was at ended by the elite Of tue
city and voted 70 be great social sue
cess.
All these celebrations passed of well.
and there can b. no question That if
good wishes have any influence San An
tonians may expect. what the LIGHT
wishes
q
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-03

take this meth0. Of returning my
heartfelt thanks TO the many friends
who kindly assisted me during the ILL
ness and burial Of my deceased husband.
MRS CHAs. b. SCHMIDT.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-03
Christmas Presents.

We have just received large assort-
ment Of colognes and the latest special
ties In handkerchief, etc.. also the lat
est novelties in ladies', Misses and in
fant's cellaloid sets, Jewel cases, basket
odor cases, mirrors, fine leather and
other fancy goods. suitable for presents.
Inspection of our stock Is respectfully
solicited. RAGLAND & Co..
East Commerce street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-03
SAN ANTONIO
MEDICAL and SURGICAL INSTITUTE,
Doctors John B0ughman and Otto BosCo,
scholzs

all durable diseases and
humbugged by quacks but apply those who understand
diplomas it, We
Epilepsy
the countryan dandme cinese by
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-03
LIGHT FLASHES.
And Other News Items Picked Around
Town By Our Reporters.
Happv New Year

Hdppy NbW IetlT
And II you want TO see happiness, look at the
happy faces leaving Sim Harris stores with
bargains in meerschaum pipes, bowles, etc.
Merry Christmas,
And many a mao and youth will be made
merry over the gifts frJs Sim Harris two
stores. big supply yet on hand OF cigars In
25s., sos. and 100, especially Tor the holidays.
To Be Or Not To Be,
And "to be-" f. more TO your credit SO he
saving aud bus where you can save money.
LOOK at our cne-pound boxes Of tobacco for
holiday gifts, our cigars our meerschaums,
our match safes, our fine sets, etc. and you
will 90 no further Tel, phone Nos. l3l, 20l
and 1873 SIN hART's Two STORES.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-03
His List Announced.

Little Dick-I've got some money and
am going to get mamma Christmas
present but don't know what TO get"
Papa-Oh! Iguess you can decide on
something.
mo. cant. You'll have to help"
Haven't YOU found anything you
thought would be nice for her?"
well. If she was boy I'd get her a
drum and rocking-hOrse and sled and
some skates and ten pounds OF candy but
she t."-Omaha World.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-03
Movements of ocean Steamships.

New York. Dec. 24.--ATrIved, steamer
Wieland, from Hamburg.
London, Dec "a The steamer SueviR
from New York Dec IA. for Hamburg,
passed the Lizard Dec. "a.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-03

Salvation OIL the greatest cure on earth for
pain, may be relied on to effect cure wherev-
er an external application can be used. Price
Is cents.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-03

Hacks Nos. 10, H. L. Is, IA, Is. Undertaker's
office, "a Blum street, and stables opposite
Menger hotel Bodies embalmed and shipped
to all points in the Union. Only White Hearse
In the city. Open day and night Tel. Is.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-03

Chronic Diseases and Diseases of Women
and Children Speciality. Office: Nette's
drug store. Telephone No. lis.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-03

1-oPEN ALL THE YEAR ROUND.-l
None but stars engaged. New company
every two weeks. Elegant Foyer, with first
class bar attached. GO and see the powerful
company playing tonight. Fine orchestral
talent.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-03
THE MAVERICK HOTEL GERMAN

was quite q elect affair. Ladies APP
peafed In handsome toilets and the gen.
tlemen in dress suits, and enjoyed them
selves TO the hearts content. Among
the ladies present were Mrs. Joe Mad
dox, Miss Gibbs. of Eagle Pass, Miss
Latham, OF Illinois; Mrs. Louis Berg, Miss
SeligsOn, of Galveston, and the Misses
Julia Wilson, Florence Eager, Jessie
Bell, Alma Ogden, Lottie James, Blanche
Eager, Charlotte Thornton, Of Kansas
city; Fannie simpson, Kate Aubrey,
Mamie Weir. HOrtie Jones, Emma Ma
con, Ella Tobin, Josephine Withers,
Nita Green. The sternPf sex were
Messrs. James MOKie. Of Philadelphia;
Louis Berg, B-yan Houston, w. G.
Kingsbury, r. w. Lay, c. W. Costing,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-03


Of Fire companies No. and No. 2 he Id
their Sylvester ball In Scholz' hall and
enjoyed themselves as only fire boys
can. Many ladies and members of other
companies were present and danced
with a right good will. Among the
ladies present the LIGHT man noticed
the Misses Grace and Annie Nixon,
Mary Brsden, Lena Bolz Rosie Witchell,
Alvina Fisher. Anne and Johanna Deg
ener, Seffell Krempkau. Zizelmsn. Diet
rich, Collmann; the Mesdames Haueisen
Bolz, Zusohlsg. Diener, Braden. Degen,
Zimmerman, Raforth. Bsder, Mitchell,
Krisch, Roemer, Scholz, Zig and
Wurzbach. The supper, served by Sim
mang q Hampell, was excellent, and
you can bet squsrely on the fact that
when the companies separate. d they and
their guests had enjoyed q most pleas
ant entertainment.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-07
32.-ENIGMA.

32-ENIGMA.
Composed of % letters
My !. IL, Q, 10, II, is twisted.
My 5. Is, 20, 6, 4, is is one who reeonciles.
My 20, %, q, IL is an epithet.
My 10, is dusky.
Ny Is, Ia, 8 is sudden emission
MY II, IL, Is is one of the Z. S.
33.-HIDDEN HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES.
1. Such air as was in the room was impure.
2. So father has gone away.
g. He was the first over here.
4. Run or gander will catch you.
5. The ceiling is too low.
6. saw the stable on fire.
T. Use the first and last verses.
s. / will be down to the fair
ANSWERS in two weeksl
ANSWERS,
27-Grass.
27.-L
OGRE
CRAY
KEYS
30 The Star Spangled Banner.
3d., tale, teal; 2, more, Rome 3, Og, go.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-07
A LITTLE BOY WITH A LOVING
HEART.

"SethP'
Mistress Whipple stood on the portico,
scanning road and field for trace of the
missing boy.
"Seth" louder.
No answer.
Then Mistress Whipple put on her sun
bonnet, and walked with resolute step to
the rear of the barn. AS she rounded
one corner, she saw the object of her
search cautiously peering around the
other.
"Sethr'
The boy-an exceedingly small boy
turned quickly, with very red face, which
Immediately assumed defiant look as he
said, with an attempt at Indifference
"What say?"
"What have you been doing?" de-
manded Mistress Whipple.
"Been playin'."
"What withP"
No reply.
"Seth Whipple, have you got toad
about your"
The boys face flushed with guilt; but
he raised his empty hands. and protested
stoutly,-
"No'm."
"Come herel I'll see whether you have
or notr'
Seth reluctantly went to her; and, pull.
ing open his jacket, she espied two fat
toads snugly pressed against his warm
little body.
"Augh! Take 'em out! Take 'em right
out this minute, and throw 'em away
What on earth possesses you to want to
handle such dirty things? 1t makes me
sick to think of it Come right in, now
Seth tenderly laid his pets down, and
followed meekly into the house, where
he was condemned to stay the remainder
of the morning. He was seven years old
Mistress Whipple had adopted him near
ly year before, her own children having
grown up and gone away; and her moth,
erly heart set great store by this sturdy
little fellow. But his nature was alb
sorbed in "nasty" pets which she could
not "abide," and he had never been able
to resist the temptation to fondle them
Whatever shall do to break the boy
of such tancy" she asked her husband
at dinner, after relating the foregoing in
cident "He's forever playing with {
toad or snake or bug"
The farmer laughed good-naturedly
az doubt if you can break him of it" HI
said. "Mebbe, if you were to let hin
play with 'em open and above board, he'(
be little more particular"
particular with dirty toadP' eiacu
lated Mistress Whipple.
But she attached great weight to he
husbands opinion, and at her first leis
ure acted in accordance with it. Seatet
in her fayorite rocker, knitting in hand
and with the offender posted in corne
before her she began
"Seth, it is bad enough for you to &C
as you do"
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Mistress Whipple paused TO note the
effect of this unanswerable statement.
"Yes'm.'
"But it is worse to fib about il"
"Yes'm; but 1 was sfraid you'd hurt
EN-"
"When asked you if you had toad
what did you say?"
Seth was silent.
"You aaid no. Now what shall do
with boy who doesn't tell the truth?'
"I didn't flo only about the toads."
"There we're the kittens,-five OF EN-.
And, when Mr.. Whipple went out to the
barn to drown 'em, not a one could be
seen, though he hunted high and low
because you had hid 'em in the corn
house, where they were found the day
after, by seeing the old cat Juggling one
back TO the barn. And then you owned
mp TO it,"
"Yes'n; forgot about the kittens"
And the little face became very doletul,
as the dismal Fate OF the kittens was re-
called.
81 might mention a good many other
times you've either fibbed to me or else
held back the truth"
81 don't think I ever fibbed only about
toads and kittener' asserted Seth, conf
IDENTIFY.
NO" meditatively. "No, Seth, I don't
think you ever did. Perhaps you fibbed
about them only because you loved EN-
so. Now listen to me. If you'll promise
me two things, things, mind you,-
You shall play with your toads and bugs;
and won't hinder you"
Ssth's eyes 9listened, and his heart
beat like the hammer OF woodpecker;
but he asked suspiciously,-
"What two things?"
"The first," said Mistress Whipple,
slowly, is that you will never carry 'em
about your body, only in your hands, and
never bring EN- near the house, or do
anything with any of 'em that you would
not do if were watching you"
Mistress Whipple took rather an up-
fair advantage of the boy in her first con-
dition, but be was too much elated to no
tice it.
"The second is that you won't ever tell
any more fibs about anything. If you do,
you can't play with your pets any more"
Seth walked to the door, took from his
one pocket three beetles, dead mouse,
and lizard, and then went back with
beaming face.
"I guess I shan't ever want to tell any
more fbs, if I can play with my toads
and things" he said confidently.
And at night, when the farmer had
heard the whole story, he said:-
swell, I don't know why that isn't as
goods whipping him, and good ZEAL
better. il it works we'll. It's in him, and
it can't be rooted out. Maybe he'll grow
up to be a sort of nat'ralist?" -C Christian
Register.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-07
STUDY OF A BROWN THRUSH
BY OLIVE THoRNE MILLER.

The brown thrush was never so violent
and eccentric in movement as just after his
bath. Allowing himself often but mo-
ment's hasty shake Of plumage, he darted
furiously across the room starting every
bird and alighting no one could guess
where. Then, after more jerks and rapid
shakings, he flung himself as unex-
pectedly in another direction, while at
every fresh turn birds scattered wildly,
everywhere, anywhere, out of his way,
bringing up in the most unaccustomed
places; as, for instance, a dignifed bird
who never went to the floor, coming to
rest under the bed, or ground lover
fiattened against side of the cage. All
this disturbance seemed to please the
thrasher, for he had spice of mischief
IN his composition. A never failing di-
version was teasing a goldfnch. He be-
gan his pranks by entering the cage and
hammering on the tray, or digging into
the seed in a savage way that sent it fly
ing out in q shower, which result so en-
tertained him that L was forced to close
the door when the owner was out. This
the thrush resented, and he next took to
jumping against the side of the cage
clinging a moment, then bounced off
with SO much force that the cage rocked
violently. Then he placed himself on
the perch by the door, and pounded and
pulled and jerked, and shook the door
till, if the owner were at home, he was
nearly wild. Having exhausted that
amusement, he jumped on the top and in
some way Jared the cage roughly. To
protect it l made a cover of paper, but
contrary to my intention, this afforded the
rogue new pleasure, for he soon found
that by tramping over it he could make a
great noise, and he quickly learned the
trick of tearing the paper into pieces, and
uncovering the little fellow, who by the
way was not in the least afraid, but simply
outraged and insulted, and when outside
stood and faced his tormentor, buster
ing and scolding him we'll
Tearing paper was always amusing to
the brown thrush. have seen him take
his stand near the wall, peck at the paper
till he found weak spot where it would
yield and break, then take the torn edge
in his bill and deliberately tear it little.
1t was scratching a fearful JOY" how
ever, for the noise always startled him.
First came little tear, then leap one
side, another small rent. another panic;
and so he went on till he had torn off a
large piece which dropped to the floor
while sat too much interested in the
/ performance to think OF saving the pap
er. The room and it's contents are al
ways secondary to the birds comfort and
pleasure in my thoughts.) A newspaper
on the floor furnished him amusement
for hours, picking it TO pieces, tearing
pictures, from which he always fret
pecked the faces, dragging the whole
about the floor to hear it rattle and tc
scare himself with. A pile of magazines
on the table made regular playground
for him, his plan being to push and pull
at the back Of one till he got it loose
from the rest, and then work at it till il
fell to the floor. He never failed to re-
duce the pile to a disreputable looking
muss.-Mdy Atlantic.
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II was perfectly sure these we're all
right" he said to himself: "and now look
at this strap,-almost worn in two. 1t
won't last five minutes
With sudden thought, he turned over
the skate to where his initials should be,
The skates had all been made by one
man. And were very much alike, with
the initials of each boy painted under the
sled. He had felt sure he was getting
his own, when the party had left the
school-house; but now he saw the initials
"S. B."
They stood for little Sam Brand, the
smallest boy in the party. And. as he
quickly looked up, he saw that the last
boy except Sam, had just started with a
"whoopl no, hol" after the others. Sam
was the son OF a widow, and worked hard,
Hugh knew, nearly every hour out OF
school. A frolic was rare thing with
him; and his face beamed as he rose from
fastening his skates.
'Ready?" he asked, with kindly de-
sire not to leave Hugh alone.
It was ON the end of Hugh's tongue to
say, you've got my skate, yours is brok-
en-" But sudden thought checked him.
Perhaps the first unselish impulse of his
life came in the desire not to bring a
cloud over little Sam Brands joyous
ness.
Hurry on" ne said. Something is a
little wrong with my skate. Don't wait"
Sam glided away, adding his whoop to
those which now sounded family from
the far distance. When he came up with
the others, one or two inquired where
Hugh was.
'Some trouble with his skate" said
Sam. Hell soon be along"
"Oh, he needn't hurry. We can spare
him as long as he wants"
Hugh thought it all out to himself in
his homeward walk. far quieter one
than his outcoming, and before he arriv-
ed there, he had made up his mind not to
mar the full purity OF his first act of self
denial by ever telling of it. Any boy
with active limbs and love of fun can re-
alizs what genuine self-denial it was.
But on the play ground the next morn
ing little Sam ran to him with look OF
concern.
"Look-a-here," he said, "I'm ever SO
sorry; but it was not my fault. Tt was
my skate you had that was out of order,
and had yours"
He paused, in fear of Hugh's anger
Never mind" said Hugh. Here's your
skate. 1 fixed it this morning"
"When did you find it out?" asked
Sam.
Hugh turned away, but Sam persisted.
"When did you? Tell me"
"What's all the FUSS" asked Will Sedly,
coming up.
81 do believe" cried Sam, in great ex-
element, "that he found it out last night
and never told me, but came home aud
lost all his fun. Say now, did you?"
"Don't be afraid of that" said Will. 'It
wouldn't be like Capital IT,
The boys listened with establishment as
Sam told his story, ending with
HE isn't Capital 4 any longer. He's
the smallest sort of little 81
And so the boys all agreed. = Neao
YOrL. Observer
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-07
27.-Grass.
ARE YOU MAKING MONEY?

There is no reason why you should not
make large sums of money if you are able to
work. ALI you need is the right kind of en-
ployment or business. Write to Hallett &
Co., Portland, Me-, and they will send you,
free, full information about work that you
can do and live at home, wherever you are
located, earning thereby from So to $25 per
day and upward. Capital not required; you
are started free. Either sex; all ages. Bet
ter not delay.
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CONSUMPTION SUNNY CURED.

To THE EDITOR:
Please inform your readers that have
positive remedy for the above named disease.
By its timely use thousands of hopeless cases
have been permanently cured. l shall be
glad to send two bottles of my remedy free
to any of your readers who have consump-
ton if they will send me their express and
post-office address. Respectfully,
DIR. T. A. SLooUM, 181 Pearl Street, N. Y.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-07
3i.-RIDDLE.

In the golden age by the poets sung
W hen the skies were fair and the earth was
young,
/ sprang full-grown from teeming brain
l and my peers a goodly train,
Around the globe we have won our way
In the simple guise of our natal day;
Each has a value great or small,
alone am nothing at all.
If nothing be absent what loss is knownl
With nothing present what gain is shown?
Who answers nothing Is tenfold wrong,
And may learn as much to his cost ere long.
'Twixt want and wealth | can turn the scale.
Numbering millions when thousands fail;
But higher or lower, as place may fall,
Still, in myself, am nothing at all.
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Care for the Children

Children feel the debility of the changing
seasons even more than adults, and they be-
come cross, peevish, and uncomfortable. The
blood should be cleansed and the system
invigorated by the use of Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Last Spring my two children were VAGINA
ted. Soon after, they broke all out with run
ming sores, so dreadful / thought should lose
them. Hoods Sarsaparilla cured them COM
pletely ;and they have been healthy ever since.
do feel that Hoods Sarsaparilla saved my
children to me-" MRS. G. L. THOMPSON,
West Warren, Mass.